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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 969.62 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 969.62 and 388.16 is: 580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 969.62 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/969.62 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 969.62 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 376,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,367.70/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.80

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