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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.70, 973.98 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.70, 973.98 and 376.02 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.70 : 973.98 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.70/973.98 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.70x = 973.98 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.70x = 366,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,235.96/649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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