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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.74, 895.80 and 472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.74, 895.80 and 472.95 is: 652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.74 : 895.80 = 472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.74/895.80 = 472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.74x = 895.80 × 472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.74x = 423,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,668.61/649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.06

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