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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.39, 894.76 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.39, 894.76 and 368.62 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.39 : 894.76 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.39/894.76 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.39x = 894.76 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.39x = 329,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,826.43/648.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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