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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.69, 972.83 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.69, 972.83 and 319.43 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.69 : 972.83 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.69/972.83 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.69x = 972.83 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.69x = 310,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,744.63/648.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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