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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.85, 895.39 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.85, 895.39 and 354.13 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.85 : 895.39 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.85/895.39 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.85x = 895.39 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.85x = 317,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,084.46/648.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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