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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.68, 974.70 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.68, 974.70 and 265.20 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.68 : 974.70 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.68/974.70 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.68x = 974.70 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.68x = 258,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,490.44/649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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