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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.62, 971.34 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.62, 971.34 and 607.62 is: 909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.62 : 971.34 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.62/971.34 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.62x = 971.34 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.62x = 590,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,205.61/648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.95

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