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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 972.54 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 972.54 and 374.39 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 972.54 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/972.54 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 972.54 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 364,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,109.81/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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