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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.06, 973.07 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.06, 973.07 and 374.84 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.06 : 973.07 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.06/973.07 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.06x = 973.07 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.06x = 364,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,745.56/649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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