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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.25, 973.43 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.25, 973.43 and 320.26 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.25 : 973.43 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.25/973.43 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.25x = 973.43 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.25x = 311,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,750.69/649.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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