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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 893.25 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 893.25 and 352.56 is: 486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 893.25 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/893.25 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 893.25 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 314,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,924.22/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.53

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