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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.44, 974.03 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.44, 974.03 and 375.93 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.44 : 974.03 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.44/974.03 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.44x = 974.03 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.44x = 366,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,165.22/649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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