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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.20, 894.54 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.20, 894.54 and 382.66 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.20 : 894.54 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.20/894.54 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.20x = 894.54 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.20x = 342,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,304.68/648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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