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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.23, 892.98 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.23, 892.98 and 367.45 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.23 : 892.98 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.23/892.98 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.23x = 892.98 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.23x = 328,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,125.50/647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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