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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 973.17 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 973.17 and 283.50 is: 425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 973.17 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/973.17 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 973.17 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 275,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,893.70/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.35

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