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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.34, 894.58 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.34, 894.58 and 368.58 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.34 : 894.58 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.34/894.58 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.34x = 894.58 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.34x = 329,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,724.30/648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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