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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 894.09 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 894.09 and 415 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 894.09 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/894.09 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 894.09 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 371,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,047.35/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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