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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 972.84 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 972.84 and 375.44 is: 562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 972.84 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/972.84 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 972.84 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 365,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,243.05/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.12

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