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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 894.05 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 894.05 and 353.14 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 894.05 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/894.05 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 894.05 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 315,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,722.14/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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