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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 892.71 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 892.71 and 414 is: 571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 892.71 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/892.71 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 892.71 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 369,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,581.94/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.33

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