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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.65, 895.13 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.65, 895.13 and 383.09 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.65 : 895.13 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.65/895.13 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.65x = 895.13 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.65x = 342,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,915.35/648.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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