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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 891.72 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 891.72 and 413.28 is: 570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 891.72 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/891.72 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 891.72 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 368,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,530.04/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.36

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