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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.67, 971.44 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.67, 971.44 and 355.73 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.67 : 971.44 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.67/971.44 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.67x = 971.44 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.67x = 345,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,565.49/648.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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