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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.31, 898.44 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.31, 898.44 and 636 is: 881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.31 : 898.44 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.31/898.44 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.31x = 898.44 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.31x = 571,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,407.84/648.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.38

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