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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.03, 972.22 and 417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.03, 972.22 and 417.03 is: 625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.03 : 972.22 = 417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.03/972.22 = 417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.03x = 972.22 × 417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.03x = 405,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,444.91/648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.66

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