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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.48, 972.45 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.48, 972.45 and 356.22 is: 534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.48 : 972.45 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.48/972.45 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.48x = 972.45 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.48x = 346,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,406.14/648.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.18

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