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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.88, 974.48 and 622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.88, 974.48 and 622.78 is: 935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.88 : 974.48 = 622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.88/974.48 = 622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.88x = 974.48 × 622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.88x = 606,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,886.65/648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.28

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