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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.81, 895.36 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.81, 895.36 and 415.94 is: 573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.81 : 895.36 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.81/895.36 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.81x = 895.36 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.81x = 372,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,414.84/648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.99

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