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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.91, 895.48 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.91, 895.48 and 354.18 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.91 : 895.48 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.91/895.48 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.91x = 895.48 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.91x = 317,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,161.11/648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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