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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.24, 965.35 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.24, 965.35 and 606.72 is: 903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.24 : 965.35 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.24/965.35 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.24x = 965.35 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.24x = 585,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,697.15/648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.52

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