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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 971.10 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 971.10 and 404.40 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 971.10 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/971.10 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 971.10 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 392,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,712.84/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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