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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.26, 974.43 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.26, 974.43 and 457.02 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.26 : 974.43 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.26/974.43 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.26x = 974.43 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.26x = 445,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,334.00/649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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