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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.88, 973.94 and 432.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.88, 973.94 and 432.61 is: 649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.88 : 973.94 = 432.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.88/973.94 = 432.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.88x = 973.94 × 432.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.88x = 421,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,336.18/648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.33

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