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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.40, 973.92 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.40, 973.92 and 264.56 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.40 : 973.92 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.40/973.92 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.40x = 973.92 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.40x = 257,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,660.28/649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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