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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.09, 895.32 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.09, 895.32 and 517.68 is: 715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.09 : 895.32 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.09/895.32 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.09x = 895.32 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.09x = 463,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,489.26/648.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.16

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