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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.75, 970.79 and 605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.75, 970.79 and 605.30 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.75 : 970.79 = 605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.75/970.79 = 605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.75x = 970.79 × 605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.75x = 587,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,619.19/648.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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