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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.31, 893.28 and 352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.31, 893.28 and 352.57 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.31 : 893.28 = 352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.31/893.28 = 352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.31x = 893.28 × 352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.31x = 314,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,943.73/647.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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