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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.04, 973.42 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.04, 973.42 and 319.64 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.04 : 973.42 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.04/973.42 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.04x = 973.42 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.04x = 311,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,145.60/649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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