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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.90, 973.34 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.90, 973.34 and 540.45 is: 810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.90 : 973.34 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.90/973.34 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.90x = 973.34 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.90x = 526,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,038.90/648.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.66

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