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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 892.87 and 414.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 892.87 and 414.35 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 892.87 = 414.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/892.87 = 414.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 892.87 × 414.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 369,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,960.68/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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