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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.53, 972.60 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.53, 972.60 and 283.23 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.53 : 972.60 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.53/972.60 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.53x = 972.60 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.53x = 275,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,469.50/648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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