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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.30, 969.41 and 642.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.30, 969.41 and 642.46 is: 959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.30 : 969.41 = 642.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.30/969.41 = 642.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.30x = 969.41 × 642.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.30x = 622,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,807.15/649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.20

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