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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.47, 893.53 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.47, 893.53 and 352.76 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.47 : 893.53 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.47/893.53 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.47x = 893.53 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.47x = 315,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,202.64/647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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