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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.40, 968.85 and 618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.40, 968.85 and 618.48 is: 922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.40 : 968.85 = 618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.40/968.85 = 618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.40x = 968.85 × 618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.40x = 599,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,214.35/649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.72

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