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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 970.86 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 970.86 and 504.33 is: 755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 970.86 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/970.86 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 970.86 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 489,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,633.82/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.01

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