Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.28, 910.88 and 648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657.28, 910.88 and 648 is: 898.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657.28 : 910.88 = 648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657.28/910.88 = 648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657.28x = 910.88 × 648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657.28x = 590,250.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,250.24/657.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898.02
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