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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.15, 894.50 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.15, 894.50 and 368.43 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.15 : 894.50 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.15/894.50 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.15x = 894.50 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.15x = 329,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,560.64/648.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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