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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.30, 972.99 and 633.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.30, 972.99 and 633.21 is: 948.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.30 : 972.99 = 633.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.30/972.99 = 633.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.30x = 972.99 × 633.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.30x = 616,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,107.00/649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.88

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