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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.15, 972.56 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.15, 972.56 and 323.52 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.15 : 972.56 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.15/972.56 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.15x = 972.56 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.15x = 314,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,640.99/648.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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