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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.56, 895.08 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.56, 895.08 and 415.76 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.56 : 895.08 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.56/895.08 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.56x = 895.08 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.56x = 372,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,138.46/648.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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