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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.12, 972.53 and 601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.12, 972.53 and 601.64 is: 902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.12 : 972.53 = 601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.12/972.53 = 601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.12x = 972.53 × 601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.12x = 585,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,112.95/648.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.78

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