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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.62, 975.24 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.62, 975.24 and 623.70 is: 936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.62 : 975.24 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.62/975.24 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.62x = 975.24 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.62x = 608,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,257.19/649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.33

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