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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.86, 972.11 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.86, 972.11 and 356.04 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.86 : 972.11 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.86/972.11 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.86x = 972.11 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.86x = 346,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,110.93/648.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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