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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.94, 972.86 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.94, 972.86 and 283.46 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.94 : 972.86 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.94/972.86 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.94x = 972.86 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.94x = 275,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,766.90/648.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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