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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.55, 974.33 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.55, 974.33 and 375.48 is: 563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.55 : 974.33 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.55/974.33 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.55x = 974.33 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.55x = 365,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,839.55/649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.22

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