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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.89, 894.07 and 353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.89, 894.07 and 353.15 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.89 : 894.07 = 353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.89/894.07 = 353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.89x = 894.07 × 353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.89x = 315,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,740.82/647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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