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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.30, 972.45 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.30, 972.45 and 453.90 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.30 : 972.45 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.30/972.45 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.30x = 972.45 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.30x = 441,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,395.06/648.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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