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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.77, 972.57 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.77, 972.57 and 283.36 is: 424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.77 : 972.57 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.77/972.57 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.77x = 972.57 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.77x = 275,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,587.44/648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.78

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