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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 972 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 972 and 318.84 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 972 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/972 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 972 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 309,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,908.84/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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