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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.79, 972.09 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.79, 972.09 and 391.75 is: 586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.79 : 972.09 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.79/972.09 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.79x = 972.09 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.79x = 380,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,814.30/648.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.96

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