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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.28, 894.71 and 412.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.28, 894.71 and 412.27 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.28 : 894.71 = 412.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.28/894.71 = 412.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.28x = 894.71 × 412.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.28x = 368,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,857.79/648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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