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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 972.36 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 972.36 and 306 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 972.36 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/972.36 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 972.36 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 297,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,542.16/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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