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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.42, 972.89 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.42, 972.89 and 283.24 is: 424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.42 : 972.89 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.42/972.89 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.42x = 972.89 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.42x = 275,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,561.36/648.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.97

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