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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.24, 892.88 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.24, 892.88 and 411.24 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.24 : 892.88 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.24/892.88 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.24x = 892.88 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.24x = 367,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,187.97/647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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