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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.32, 972 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.32, 972 and 282.92 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.32 : 972 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.32/972 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.32x = 972 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.32x = 274,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,998.24/648.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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