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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 971.76 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 971.76 and 404.73 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 971.76 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/971.76 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 971.76 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 393,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,300.42/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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