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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.81, 973.35 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.81, 973.35 and 283.68 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.81 : 973.35 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.81/973.35 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.81x = 973.35 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.81x = 276,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,119.93/648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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