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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 895.17 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 895.17 and 386.69 is: 533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 895.17 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/895.17 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 895.17 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 346,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,148.81/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.62

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