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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.38, 893.39 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.38, 893.39 and 352.65 is: 486.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.38 : 893.39 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.38/893.39 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.38x = 893.39 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.38x = 315,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,052.53/647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.66

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