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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.32, 971.04 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.32, 971.04 and 430.88 is: 645.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.32 : 971.04 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.32/971.04 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.32x = 971.04 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.32x = 418,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,401.72/648.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.36

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