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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.84, 973.02 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.84, 973.02 and 375 is: 562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.84 : 973.02 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.84/973.02 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.84x = 973.02 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.84x = 364,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,882.50/648.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.36

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