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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.78, 895.31 and 354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.78, 895.31 and 354.05 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.78 : 895.31 = 354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.78/895.31 = 354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.78x = 895.31 × 354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.78x = 316,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,980.91/648.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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