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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.37, 894.76 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.37, 894.76 and 382.83 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.37 : 894.76 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.37/894.76 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.37x = 894.76 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.37x = 342,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,538.81/648.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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