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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.77, 972.62 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.77, 972.62 and 264.29 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.77 : 972.62 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.77/972.62 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.77x = 972.62 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.77x = 257,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,052.42/648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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