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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 893.71 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 893.71 and 411.54 is: 568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 893.71 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/893.71 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 893.71 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 367,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,795.36/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.33

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