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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.42, 893.43 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.42, 893.43 and 352.68 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.42 : 893.43 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.42/893.43 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.42x = 893.43 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.42x = 315,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,094.05/647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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