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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.49, 970.42 and 605.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.49, 970.42 and 605.05 is: 905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.49 : 970.42 = 605.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.49/970.42 = 605.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.49x = 970.42 × 605.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.49x = 587,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,152.62/648.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.42

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