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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.62, 972.39 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.62, 972.39 and 283.14 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.62 : 972.39 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.62/972.39 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.62x = 972.39 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.62x = 275,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,322.50/648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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