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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.43, 893.70 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.43, 893.70 and 411.72 is: 568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.43 : 893.70 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.43/893.70 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.43x = 893.70 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.43x = 367,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,954.16/647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.33

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