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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.14, 972 and 282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.14, 972 and 282.83 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.14 : 972 = 282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.14/972 = 282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.14x = 972 × 282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.14x = 274,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,905.90/648.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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