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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.32, 972.30 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.32, 972.30 and 374.93 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.32 : 972.30 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.32/972.30 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.32x = 972.30 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.32x = 364,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,544.63/649.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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