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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 895.58 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 895.58 and 416.28 is: 574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 895.58 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/895.58 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 895.58 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 372,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,812.04/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.37

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