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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 972.75 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 972.75 and 430.11 is: 645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 972.75 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/972.75 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 972.75 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 418,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,389.50/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.16

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