Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 972 and 630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648, 972 and 630 is: 945
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648 : 972 = 630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648/972 = 630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648x = 972 × 630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648x = 612,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,360/648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 945
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