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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.32, 974.34 and 539.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.32, 974.34 and 539.30 is: 810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.32 : 974.34 = 539.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.32/974.34 = 539.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.32x = 974.34 × 539.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.32x = 525,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,464.00/648.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.51

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