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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.91, 896.51 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.91, 896.51 and 416.63 is: 574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.91 : 896.51 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.91/896.51 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.91x = 896.51 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.91x = 373,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,506.40/649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.71

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