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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 972.50 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 972.50 and 324.33 is: 486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 972.50 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/972.50 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 972.50 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 315,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,409.30/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.09

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