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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.53, 972.78 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.53, 972.78 and 283.58 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.53 : 972.78 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.53/972.78 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.53x = 972.78 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.53x = 275,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,856.09/648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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