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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.28, 894.27 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.28, 894.27 and 415 is: 572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.28 : 894.27 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.28/894.27 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.28x = 894.27 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.28x = 371,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,122.05/648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.47

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