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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 973.08 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 973.08 and 323.91 is: 485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 973.08 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/973.08 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 973.08 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 315,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,190.34/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.71

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