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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.62, 972.01 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.62, 972.01 and 324.21 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.62 : 972.01 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.62/972.01 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.62x = 972.01 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.62x = 315,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,135.36/648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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