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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.08, 972.28 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.08, 972.28 and 576.40 is: 864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.08 : 972.28 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.08/972.28 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.08x = 972.28 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.08x = 560,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,422.19/648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.74

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