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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 972.78 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 972.78 and 283.35 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 972.78 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/972.78 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 972.78 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 275,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,637.21/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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