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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 976.88 and 514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 976.88 and 514.48 is: 773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 976.88 = 514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/976.88 = 514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 976.88 × 514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 502,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,585.22/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.49

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