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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.49, 974.45 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.49, 974.45 and 405.72 is: 608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.49 : 974.45 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.49/974.45 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.49x = 974.45 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.49x = 395,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,354.87/649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.72

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