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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.43, 893.45 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.43, 893.45 and 352.70 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.43 : 893.45 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.43/893.45 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.43x = 893.45 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.43x = 315,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,119.58/647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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