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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 893.70 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 893.70 and 414.64 is: 572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 893.70 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/893.70 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 893.70 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 370,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,563.77/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.25

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