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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.14, 972.40 and 401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.14, 972.40 and 401.18 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.14 : 972.40 = 401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.14/972.40 = 401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.14x = 972.40 × 401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.14x = 390,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,107.43/648.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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