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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.42, 972.63 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.42, 972.63 and 374.82 is: 562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.42 : 972.63 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.42/972.63 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.42x = 972.63 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.42x = 364,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,561.18/648.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.23

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