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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.32, 973.68 and 540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.32, 973.68 and 540.32 is: 811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.32 : 973.68 = 540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.32/973.68 = 540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.32x = 973.68 × 540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.32x = 526,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,098.78/648.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.48

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