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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 895.51 and 386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 895.51 and 386.95 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 895.51 = 386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/895.51 = 386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 895.51 × 386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 346,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,517.59/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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