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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.86, 896.46 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.86, 896.46 and 414.08 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.86 : 896.46 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.86/896.46 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.86x = 896.46 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.86x = 371,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,201.67/649.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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