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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.83, 894.33 and 412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.83, 894.33 and 412.01 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.83 : 894.33 = 412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.83/894.33 = 412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.83x = 894.33 × 412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.83x = 368,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,470.84/647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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