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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.53, 895.59 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.53, 895.59 and 416.25 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.53 : 895.59 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.53/895.59 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.53x = 895.59 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.53x = 372,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,789.34/649.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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