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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 972.76 and 388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 972.76 and 388.58 is: 582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 972.76 = 388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/972.76 = 388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 972.76 × 388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 377,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,993.14/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.87

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