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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.53, 972.80 and 374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.53, 972.80 and 374.45 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.53 : 972.80 = 374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.53/972.80 = 374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.53x = 972.80 × 374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.53x = 364,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,263.09/648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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