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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 893.67 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 893.67 and 352.88 is: 486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 893.67 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/893.67 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 893.67 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 315,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,352.04/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.95

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