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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 973.35 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 973.35 and 324.15 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 973.35 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/973.35 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 973.35 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 315,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,511.40/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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