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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.61, 895.04 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.61, 895.04 and 368.83 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.61 : 895.04 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.61/895.04 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.61x = 895.04 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.61x = 330,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,111.28/648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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