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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.07, 970.28 and 597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.07, 970.28 and 597.04 is: 893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.07 : 970.28 = 597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.07/970.28 = 597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.07x = 970.28 × 597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.07x = 579,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,292.99/648.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.87

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