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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.79, 972.32 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.79, 972.32 and 355.85 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.79 : 972.32 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.79/972.32 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.79x = 972.32 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.79x = 346,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,000.07/648.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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