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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 895.32 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 895.32 and 386.80 is: 533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 895.32 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/895.32 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 895.32 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 346,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,309.78/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.80

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