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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.17, 895.08 and 415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.17, 895.08 and 415.70 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.17 : 895.08 = 415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.17/895.08 = 415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.17x = 895.08 × 415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.17x = 372,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,088.55/648.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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