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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 972.84 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 972.84 and 374.28 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 972.84 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/972.84 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 972.84 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 364,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,114.56/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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