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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 893.68 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 893.68 and 352.87 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 893.68 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/893.68 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 893.68 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 315,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,352.86/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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