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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.49, 894.91 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.49, 894.91 and 368.73 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.49 : 894.91 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.49/894.91 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.49x = 894.91 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.49x = 329,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,980.16/648.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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