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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 893.93 and 353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 893.93 and 353.06 is: 487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 893.93 = 353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/893.93 = 353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 893.93 × 353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 315,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,610.93/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.23

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