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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.34, 970.16 and 558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.34, 970.16 and 558.12 is: 835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.34 : 970.16 = 558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.34/970.16 = 558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.34x = 970.16 × 558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.34x = 541,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,465.70/648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.16

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