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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.73, 973.32 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.73, 973.32 and 404.97 is: 607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.73 : 973.32 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.73/973.32 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.73x = 973.32 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.73x = 394,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,166.92/648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.60

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