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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.22, 974.01 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.22, 974.01 and 320.25 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.22 : 974.01 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.22/974.01 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.22x = 974.01 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.22x = 311,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,929.14/649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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