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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 893.16 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 893.16 and 414.72 is: 572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 893.16 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/893.16 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 893.16 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 370,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,411.32/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.26

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