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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 894.69 and 412.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 894.69 and 412.42 is: 568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 894.69 = 412.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/894.69 = 412.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 894.69 × 412.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 368,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,988.05/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.83

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