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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.98, 895.59 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.98, 895.59 and 354.24 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.98 : 895.59 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.98/895.59 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.98x = 895.59 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.98x = 317,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,253.80/648.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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