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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.93, 894.16 and 353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.93, 894.16 and 353.20 is: 487.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.93 : 894.16 = 353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.93/894.16 = 353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.93x = 894.16 × 353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.93x = 315,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,817.31/647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.43

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