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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.86, 895.46 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.86, 895.46 and 369 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.86 : 895.46 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.86/895.46 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.86x = 895.46 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.86x = 330,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,422.90/648.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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