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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.10, 971.49 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.10, 971.49 and 416.32 is: 624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.10 : 971.49 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.10/971.49 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.10x = 971.49 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.10x = 404,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,450.72/648.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.06

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