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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.77, 893.93 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.77, 893.93 and 353.04 is: 487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.77 : 893.93 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.77/893.93 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.77x = 893.93 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.77x = 315,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,591.28/647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.20

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