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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.38, 972.58 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.38, 972.58 and 283.20 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.38 : 972.58 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.38/972.58 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.38x = 972.58 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.38x = 275,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,434.66/648.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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