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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 974.68 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 974.68 and 375.44 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 974.68 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/974.68 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 974.68 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 365,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,933.86/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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