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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 893.76 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 893.76 and 414.96 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 893.76 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/893.76 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 893.76 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 370,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,874.65/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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