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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 895.86 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.74, 895.86 and 416.27 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.74 : 895.86 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.74/895.86 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.74x = 895.86 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.74x = 372,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,915.16/648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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