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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.59, 973.13 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.59, 973.13 and 646.56 is: 970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.59 : 973.13 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.59/973.13 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.59x = 973.13 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.59x = 629,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,183.70/648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.09

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