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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.80, 893.28 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.80, 893.28 and 604.64 is: 832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.80 : 893.28 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.80/893.28 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.80x = 893.28 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.80x = 540,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,112.82/648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.48

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