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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.08, 894.53 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.08, 894.53 and 368.48 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.08 : 894.53 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.08/894.53 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.08x = 894.53 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.08x = 329,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,617.50/648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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