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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.80, 970.64 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.80, 970.64 and 546.32 is: 817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.80 : 970.64 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.80/970.64 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.80x = 970.64 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.80x = 530,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,280.04/648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.32

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