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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.84, 895.62 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.84, 895.62 and 415.97 is: 574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.84 : 895.62 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.84/895.62 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.84x = 895.62 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.84x = 372,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,551.49/648.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.18

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