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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 895.37 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 895.37 and 386.84 is: 533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 895.37 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/895.37 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 895.37 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 346,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,365.24/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.96

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