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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.23, 894.74 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.23, 894.74 and 368.64 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.23 : 894.74 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.23/894.74 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.23x = 894.74 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.23x = 329,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,835.11/648.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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