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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 894.96 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.74, 894.96 and 383.10 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.74 : 894.96 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.74/894.96 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.74x = 894.96 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.74x = 342,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,859.18/648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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