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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 895.68 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 895.68 and 416.32 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 895.68 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/895.68 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 895.68 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 372,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,889.50/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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