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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.10, 973.65 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.10, 973.65 and 325.10 is: 487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.10 : 973.65 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.10/973.65 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.10x = 973.65 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.10x = 316,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,533.62/649.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.65

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