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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.78, 972.43 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.78, 972.43 and 323.42 is: 484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.78 : 972.43 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.78/972.43 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.78x = 972.43 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.78x = 314,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,503.31/648.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.76

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