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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 893.95 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 893.95 and 411.85 is: 568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 893.95 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/893.95 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 893.95 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 368,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,173.31/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.20

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