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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.62, 972.93 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.62, 972.93 and 375.03 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.62 : 972.93 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.62/972.93 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.62x = 972.93 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.62x = 364,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,877.94/649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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