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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.72, 893.87 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.72, 893.87 and 352.99 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.72 : 893.87 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.72/893.87 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.72x = 893.87 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.72x = 315,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,525.82/647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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