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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 973.54 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 973.54 and 264.01 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 973.54 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/973.54 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 973.54 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 257,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,018.77/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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