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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.41, 894.38 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.41, 894.38 and 412.43 is: 568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.41 : 894.38 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.41/894.38 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.41x = 894.38 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.41x = 368,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,862.61/648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.88

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