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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.66, 974.12 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.66, 974.12 and 375.64 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.66 : 974.12 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.66/974.12 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.66x = 974.12 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.66x = 365,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,918.44/649.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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