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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.80, 972.08 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.80, 972.08 and 455.52 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.80 : 972.08 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.80/972.08 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.80x = 972.08 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.80x = 442,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,801.88/648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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