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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 891.76 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 891.76 and 413.12 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 891.76 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/891.76 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 891.76 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 368,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,403.89/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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