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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 893.78 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 893.78 and 411.44 is: 567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 893.78 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/893.78 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 893.78 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 367,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,736.84/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.57

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