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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.83, 895.39 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.83, 895.39 and 354.10 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.83 : 895.39 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.83/895.39 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.83x = 895.39 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.83x = 317,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,057.60/648.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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