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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.10, 970.99 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.10, 970.99 and 355.29 is: 532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.10 : 970.99 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.10/970.99 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.10x = 970.99 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.10x = 344,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,978.51/648.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.29

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