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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.96, 974.28 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.96, 974.28 and 429.60 is: 644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.96 : 974.28 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.96/974.28 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.96x = 974.28 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.96x = 418,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,550.69/648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.96

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