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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.94, 973.60 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.94, 973.60 and 319.98 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.94 : 973.60 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.94/973.60 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.94x = 973.60 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.94x = 311,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,529.90/648.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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