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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.79, 972.97 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.79, 972.97 and 283.48 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.79 : 972.97 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.79/972.97 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.79x = 972.97 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.79x = 275,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,817.54/648.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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