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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 892.92 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 892.92 and 414.48 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 892.92 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/892.92 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 892.92 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 370,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,097.48/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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