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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 971.73 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 971.73 and 282.96 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 971.73 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/971.73 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 971.73 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 274,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,960.72/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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