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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.41, 974.72 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.41, 974.72 and 325 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.41 : 974.72 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.41/974.72 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.41x = 974.72 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.41x = 316,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,784/649.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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