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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.65, 975.21 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.65, 975.21 and 406.32 is: 609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.65 : 975.21 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.65/975.21 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.65x = 975.21 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.65x = 396,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,247.33/649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.94

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