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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.90, 893.52 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.90, 893.52 and 439 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.90 : 893.52 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.90/893.52 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.90x = 893.52 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.90x = 392,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,255.28/648.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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