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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 893.31 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 893.31 and 411.42 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 893.31 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/893.31 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 893.31 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 367,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,525.60/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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