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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 894.30 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 894.30 and 415.32 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 894.30 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/894.30 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 894.30 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 371,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,420.68/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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