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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 974.88 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 974.88 and 325.20 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 974.88 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/974.88 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 974.88 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 317,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,030.98/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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