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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.73, 893.86 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.73, 893.86 and 353 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.73 : 893.86 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.73/893.86 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.73x = 893.86 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.73x = 315,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,532.58/647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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