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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.61, 972.37 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.61, 972.37 and 283.12 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.61 : 972.37 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.61/972.37 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.61x = 972.37 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.61x = 275,297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,297.39/648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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