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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 972.99 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 972.99 and 401.42 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 972.99 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/972.99 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 972.99 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 390,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,577.65/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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