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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.98, 973.18 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.98, 973.18 and 283.88 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.98 : 973.18 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.98/973.18 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.98x = 973.18 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.98x = 276,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,266.34/648.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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