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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.26, 970.65 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.26, 970.65 and 404.30 is: 605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.26 : 970.65 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.26/970.65 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.26x = 970.65 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.26x = 392,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,433.80/648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.36

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