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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.51, 893.56 and 352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.51, 893.56 and 352.77 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.51 : 893.56 = 352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.51/893.56 = 352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.51x = 893.56 × 352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.51x = 315,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,223.63/647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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