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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 972.54 and 604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 972.54 and 604.33 is: 905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 972.54 = 604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/972.54 = 604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 972.54 × 604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 587,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,732.67/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.20

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