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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.31, 893.45 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.31, 893.45 and 414.84 is: 572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.31 : 893.45 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.31/893.45 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.31x = 893.45 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.31x = 370,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,638.80/647.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.58

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