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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.27, 893.22 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.27, 893.22 and 352.53 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.27 : 893.22 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.27/893.22 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.27x = 893.22 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.27x = 314,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,884.00/647.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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