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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.83, 893.97 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.83, 893.97 and 353.08 is: 487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.83 : 893.97 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.83/893.97 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.83x = 893.97 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.83x = 315,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,642.93/647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.23

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