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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.34, 895.62 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.34, 895.62 and 416.36 is: 574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.34 : 895.62 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.34/895.62 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.34x = 895.62 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.34x = 372,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,900.34/649.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.28

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