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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.58, 894.77 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.58, 894.77 and 439 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.58 : 894.77 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.58/894.77 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.58x = 894.77 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.58x = 392,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,804.03/648.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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