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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.47, 972.65 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.47, 972.65 and 283.16 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.47 : 972.65 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.47/972.65 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.47x = 972.65 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.47x = 275,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,409.29/648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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