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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.46, 972.69 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.46, 972.69 and 552.08 is: 828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.46 : 972.69 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.46/972.69 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.46x = 972.69 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.46x = 537,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,002.70/648.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.12

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