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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.57, 895.19 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.57, 895.19 and 386.67 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.57 : 895.19 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.57/895.19 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.57x = 895.19 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.57x = 346,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,143.12/648.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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