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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.42, 893.49 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.42, 893.49 and 367.70 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.42 : 893.49 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.42/893.49 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.42x = 893.49 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.42x = 328,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,536.27/647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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