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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 893.29 and 352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 893.29 and 352.57 is: 486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 893.29 = 352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/893.29 = 352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 893.29 × 352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 314,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,944.14/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.55

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