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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.25, 970.91 and 484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.25, 970.91 and 484.83 is: 725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.25 : 970.91 = 484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.25/970.91 = 484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.25x = 970.91 × 484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.25x = 470,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,726.30/649.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.03

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