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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 973.08 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 973.08 and 203.94 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 973.08 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/973.08 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 973.08 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 198,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,449.94/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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