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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.28, 894.59 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.28, 894.59 and 368.47 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.28 : 894.59 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.28/894.59 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.28x = 894.59 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.28x = 329,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,627.73/648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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