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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 893.63 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 893.63 and 352.82 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 893.63 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/893.63 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 893.63 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 315,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,290.54/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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