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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 973.44 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 973.44 and 485.92 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 973.44 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/973.44 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 973.44 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 473,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,013.96/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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