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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.83, 973.04 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.83, 973.04 and 375.05 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.83 : 973.04 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.83/973.04 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.83x = 973.04 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.83x = 364,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,931.91/648.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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