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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 970.70 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 970.70 and 416.34 is: 623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 970.70 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/970.70 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 970.70 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 404,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,139.16/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.67

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