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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.91, 895.52 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.91, 895.52 and 354.21 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.91 : 895.52 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.91/895.52 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.91x = 895.52 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.91x = 317,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,199.67/648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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