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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.96, 895.60 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.96, 895.60 and 416.48 is: 574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.96 : 895.60 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.96/895.60 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.96x = 895.60 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.96x = 372,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,999.49/648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.76

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