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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.21, 894.53 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.21, 894.53 and 382.65 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.21 : 894.53 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.21/894.53 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.21x = 894.53 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.21x = 342,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,291.90/648.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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