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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.32, 893.30 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.32, 893.30 and 352.60 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.32 : 893.30 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.32/893.30 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.32x = 893.30 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.32x = 314,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,977.58/647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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