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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.46, 894.87 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.46, 894.87 and 368.75 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.46 : 894.87 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.46/894.87 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.46x = 894.87 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.46x = 329,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,983.31/648.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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