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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 972 = 610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/972 = 610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 972 × 610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 593,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,697.60/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.20

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