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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 893.71 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 893.71 and 352.89 is: 486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 893.71 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/893.71 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 893.71 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 315,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,381.32/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.99

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