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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.59, 895.04 and 353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.59, 895.04 and 353.86 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.59 : 895.04 = 353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.59/895.04 = 353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.59x = 895.04 × 353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.59x = 316,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,721.98/648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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