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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.85, 970.98 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.85, 970.98 and 405.49 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.85 : 970.98 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.85/970.98 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.85x = 970.98 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.85x = 393,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,722.68/648.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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