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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.33, 894.77 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.33, 894.77 and 368.65 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.33 : 894.77 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.33/894.77 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.33x = 894.77 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.33x = 329,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,856.96/648.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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