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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.16, 972.64 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.16, 972.64 and 283.04 is: 424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.16 : 972.64 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.16/972.64 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.16x = 972.64 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.16x = 275,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,296.03/648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.73

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