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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 894.10 and 353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 894.10 and 353.17 is: 487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 894.10 = 353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/894.10 = 353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 894.10 × 353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 315,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,769.30/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.36

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