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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.09, 972 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.09, 972 and 282.81 is: 424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.09 : 972 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.09/972 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.09x = 972 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.09x = 274,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,891.32/648.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.16

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