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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.31, 893.87 and 411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.31, 893.87 and 411.67 is: 568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.31 : 893.87 = 411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.31/893.87 = 411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.31x = 893.87 × 411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.31x = 367,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,979.46/647.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.47

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