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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 892.89 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 892.89 and 411.18 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 892.89 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/892.89 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 892.89 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 367,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,138.51/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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