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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.47, 894.85 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.47, 894.85 and 368.75 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.47 : 894.85 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.47/894.85 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.47x = 894.85 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.47x = 329,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,977.25/648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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