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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 973.55 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 973.55 and 389.06 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 973.55 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/973.55 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 973.55 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 378,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,764.50/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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