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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 972.54 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 972.54 and 215.46 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 972.54 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/972.54 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 972.54 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 209,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,543.47/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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