Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 972 and 610.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648, 972 and 610.80 is: 916.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648 : 972 = 610.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648/972 = 610.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648x = 972 × 610.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648x = 593,697.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,697.60/648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916.20
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