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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.60, 895.96 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.60, 895.96 and 416.60 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.60 : 895.96 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.60/895.96 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.60x = 895.96 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.60x = 373,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,256.94/649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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