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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.45, 893.46 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.45, 893.46 and 352.72 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.45 : 893.46 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.45/893.46 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.45x = 893.46 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.45x = 315,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,141.21/647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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