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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 891.39 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 891.39 and 413.13 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 891.39 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/891.39 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 891.39 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 368,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,259.95/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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