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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.43, 972.64 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.43, 972.64 and 388.50 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.43 : 972.64 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.43/972.64 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.43x = 972.64 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.43x = 377,874.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,874.05/648.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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