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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.05, 970.65 and 597.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.05, 970.65 and 597.47 is: 894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.05 : 970.65 = 597.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.05/970.65 = 597.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.05x = 970.65 × 597.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.05x = 579,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,929.40/648.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.89

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