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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.22, 975.65 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.22, 975.65 and 324.81 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.22 : 975.65 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.22/975.65 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.22x = 975.65 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.22x = 316,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,899.25/649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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