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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.20, 971.47 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.20, 971.47 and 605.75 is: 906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.20 : 971.47 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.20/971.47 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.20x = 971.47 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.20x = 588,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,467.95/649.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.45

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