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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 893.85 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 893.85 and 411.82 is: 568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 893.85 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/893.85 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 893.85 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 368,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,105.31/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.12

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