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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.98, 896.51 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.98, 896.51 and 503.48 is: 695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.98 : 896.51 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.98/896.51 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.98x = 896.51 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.98x = 451,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,367.85/648.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.51

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