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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.91, 895.35 and 383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.91, 895.35 and 383.23 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.91 : 895.35 = 383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.91/895.35 = 383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.91x = 895.35 × 383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.91x = 343,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,120.83/648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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