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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 894.16 and 353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 894.16 and 353.23 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 894.16 = 353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/894.16 = 353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 894.16 × 353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 315,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,844.14/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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