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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.74, 893.87 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.74, 893.87 and 353 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.74 : 893.87 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.74/893.87 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.74x = 893.87 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.74x = 315,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,534.35/647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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