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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.66, 973.38 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.66, 973.38 and 375.29 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.66 : 973.38 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.66/973.38 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.66x = 973.38 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.66x = 365,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,294.91/648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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