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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.42, 972.76 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.42, 972.76 and 283.38 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.42 : 972.76 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.42/972.76 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.42x = 972.76 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.42x = 275,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,660.73/648.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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