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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.24, 893.16 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.24, 893.16 and 352.50 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.24 : 893.16 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.24/893.16 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.24x = 893.16 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.24x = 314,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,838.90/647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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