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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.66, 895.26 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.66, 895.26 and 386.82 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.66 : 895.26 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.66/895.26 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.66x = 895.26 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.66x = 346,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,304.47/648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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