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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.66, 893.78 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.66, 893.78 and 352.94 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.66 : 893.78 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.66/893.78 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.66x = 893.78 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.66x = 315,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,447.13/647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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