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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.84, 973.08 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.84, 973.08 and 264 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.84 : 973.08 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.84/973.08 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.84x = 973.08 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.84x = 256,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,893.12/648.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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