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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.03, 894.56 and 508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.03, 894.56 and 508.53 is: 701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.03 : 894.56 = 508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.03/894.56 = 508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.03x = 894.56 × 508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.03x = 454,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,908.05/648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.99

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