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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.65, 972.73 and 494.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.65, 972.73 and 494.84 is: 740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.65 : 972.73 = 494.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.65/972.73 = 494.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.65x = 972.73 × 494.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.65x = 481,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,350.16/649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.93

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