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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.88, 973.31 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.88, 973.31 and 264.13 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.88 : 973.31 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.88/973.31 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.88x = 973.31 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.88x = 257,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,080.37/648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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