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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.74, 894.18 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.74, 894.18 and 411.94 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.74 : 894.18 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.74/894.18 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.74x = 894.18 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.74x = 368,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,348.51/647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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