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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 895.02 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.74, 895.02 and 368.84 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.74 : 895.02 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.74/895.02 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.74x = 895.02 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.74x = 330,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,119.18/648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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