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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.40, 974.10 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.40, 974.10 and 325.40 is: 488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.40 : 974.10 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.40/974.10 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.40x = 974.10 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.40x = 316,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,972.14/649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.10

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