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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.04, 980.68 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.04, 980.68 and 648 is: 973.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.04 : 980.68 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.04/980.68 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.04x = 980.68 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.04x = 635,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,480.64/653.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.11

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