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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.80, 895.34 and 354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.80, 895.34 and 354.05 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.80 : 895.34 = 354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.80/895.34 = 354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.80x = 895.34 × 354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.80x = 316,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,991.54/648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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