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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.36, 895.32 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.36, 895.32 and 603 is: 832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.36 : 895.32 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.36/895.32 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.36x = 895.32 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.36x = 539,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,877.96/648.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.68

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