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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.46, 894.87 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.46, 894.87 and 382.90 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.46 : 894.87 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.46/894.87 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.46x = 894.87 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.46x = 342,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,645.72/648.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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