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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.05, 973.57 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.05, 973.57 and 374.97 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.05 : 973.57 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.05/973.57 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.05x = 973.57 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.05x = 365,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,059.54/649.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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