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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.54, 893.61 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.54, 893.61 and 352.81 is: 486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.54 : 893.61 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.54/893.61 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.54x = 893.61 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.54x = 315,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,275.66/647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.88

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