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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.95, 894.17 and 353.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.95, 894.17 and 353.21 is: 487.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.95 : 894.17 = 353.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.95/894.17 = 353.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.95x = 894.17 × 353.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.95x = 315,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,829.79/647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.43

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