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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 893.55 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 893.55 and 367.79 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 893.55 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/893.55 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 893.55 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 328,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,634.29/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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