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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.64, 972.80 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.64, 972.80 and 405.12 is: 607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.64 : 972.80 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.64/972.80 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.64x = 972.80 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.64x = 394,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,100.74/648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.58

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