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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 895.05 and 386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 895.05 and 386.59 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 895.05 = 386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/895.05 = 386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 895.05 × 386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 346,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,017.38/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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