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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.65, 973.04 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.65, 973.04 and 278.49 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.65 : 973.04 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.65/973.04 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.65x = 973.04 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.65x = 270,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,980.52/648.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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