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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 971.07 and 605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 971.07 and 605.49 is: 906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 971.07 = 605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/971.07 = 605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 971.07 × 605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 587,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,969.83/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.06

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