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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.23, 972 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.23, 972 and 277.89 is: 416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.23 : 972 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.23/972 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.23x = 972 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.23x = 270,109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,109.08/648.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.69

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