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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 893.22 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 893.22 and 414.60 is: 571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 893.22 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/893.22 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 893.22 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 370,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,329.01/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.87

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