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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.45, 893.49 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.45, 893.49 and 352.73 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.45 : 893.49 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.45/893.49 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.45x = 893.49 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.45x = 315,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,156.26/647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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