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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.18, 894.61 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.18, 894.61 and 382.61 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.18 : 894.61 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.18/894.61 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.18x = 894.61 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.18x = 342,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,286.73/648.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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