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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.47, 972.69 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.47, 972.69 and 361.73 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.47 : 972.69 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.47/972.69 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.47x = 972.69 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.47x = 351,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,851.15/648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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