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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.09, 972.75 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.09, 972.75 and 297.43 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.09 : 972.75 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.09/972.75 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.09x = 972.75 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.09x = 289,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,320.17/649.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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