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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.88, 972.57 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.88, 972.57 and 335.64 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.88 : 972.57 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.88/972.57 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.88x = 972.57 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.88x = 326,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,438.30/648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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