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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.61, 975.22 and 620.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.61, 975.22 and 620.18 is: 931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.61 : 975.22 = 620.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.61/975.22 = 620.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.61x = 975.22 × 620.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.61x = 604,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,811.94/649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.04

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