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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.82, 895.40 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.82, 895.40 and 354.09 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.82 : 895.40 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.82/895.40 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.82x = 895.40 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.82x = 317,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,052.19/648.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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