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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 895.50 and 354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 895.50 and 354.19 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 895.50 = 354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/895.50 = 354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 895.50 × 354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 317,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,177.15/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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