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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.36, 972.57 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.36, 972.57 and 283.17 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.36 : 972.57 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.36/972.57 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.36x = 972.57 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.36x = 275,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,402.65/648.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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