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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.34, 971.96 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.34, 971.96 and 282.87 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.34 : 971.96 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.34/971.96 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.34x = 971.96 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.34x = 274,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,936.91/648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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