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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.29, 893.28 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.29, 893.28 and 352.54 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.29 : 893.28 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.29/893.28 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.29x = 893.28 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.29x = 314,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,916.93/647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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