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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 895.37 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 895.37 and 383.28 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 895.37 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/895.37 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 895.37 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 343,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,175.50/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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