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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.66, 972.09 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.66, 972.09 and 283.20 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.66 : 972.09 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.66/972.09 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.66x = 972.09 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.66x = 275,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,295.89/648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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