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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.84, 895.43 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.84, 895.43 and 354.12 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.84 : 895.43 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.84/895.43 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.84x = 895.43 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.84x = 317,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,087.90/648.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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