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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.04, 972.08 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.04, 972.08 and 282.64 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.04 : 972.08 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.04/972.08 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.04x = 972.08 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.04x = 274,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,748.69/648.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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