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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.74, 973.46 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.74, 973.46 and 325.28 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.74 : 973.46 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.74/973.46 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.74x = 973.46 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.74x = 316,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,647.07/649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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