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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.73, 972.52 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.73, 972.52 and 283.23 is: 424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.73 : 972.52 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.73/972.52 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.73x = 972.52 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.73x = 275,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,447.72/648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.60

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