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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.30, 974.46 and 572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.30, 974.46 and 572.41 is: 859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.30 : 974.46 = 572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.30/974.46 = 572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.30x = 974.46 × 572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.30x = 557,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,791.87/649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.07

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