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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.87, 894.03 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.87, 894.03 and 353.12 is: 487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.87 : 894.03 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.87/894.03 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.87x = 894.03 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.87x = 315,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,695.40/647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.29

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