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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 974.29 and 431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 974.29 and 431.54 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 974.29 = 431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/974.29 = 431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 974.29 × 431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 420,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,445.38/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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