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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.62, 895.98 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.62, 895.98 and 413.61 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.62 : 895.98 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.62/895.98 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.62x = 895.98 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.62x = 370,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,586.29/649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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