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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 894.19 and 353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 894.19 and 353.24 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 894.19 = 353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/894.19 = 353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 894.19 × 353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 315,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,863.68/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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