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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.83, 893.99 and 353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.83, 893.99 and 353.09 is: 487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.83 : 893.99 = 353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.83/893.99 = 353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.83x = 893.99 × 353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.83x = 315,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,662.05/647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.26

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