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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.91, 895.74 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.91, 895.74 and 386.94 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.91 : 895.74 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.91/895.74 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.91x = 895.74 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.91x = 346,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,597.64/648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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