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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.24, 973.56 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.24, 973.56 and 604.56 is: 907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.24 : 973.56 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.24/973.56 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.24x = 973.56 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.24x = 588,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,575.43/648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.96

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