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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 974 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 974 and 264.48 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 974 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/974 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 974 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 257,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,603.52/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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