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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 894.12 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 894.12 and 353.16 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 894.12 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/894.12 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 894.12 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 315,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,767.42/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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