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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.44, 894.84 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.44, 894.84 and 382.88 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.44 : 894.84 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.44/894.84 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.44x = 894.84 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.44x = 342,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,616.34/648.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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