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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.86, 895.45 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.86, 895.45 and 354.15 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.86 : 895.45 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.86/895.45 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.86x = 895.45 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.86x = 317,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,122.73/648.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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