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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 974.16 and 484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 974.16 and 484.25 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 974.16 = 484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/974.16 = 484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 974.16 × 484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 471,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,732.11/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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