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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.78, 893.55 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.78, 893.55 and 414.50 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.78 : 893.55 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.78/893.55 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.78x = 893.55 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.78x = 370,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,376.64/647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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