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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.77, 975.33 and 434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.77, 975.33 and 434.85 is: 652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.77 : 975.33 = 434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.77/975.33 = 434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.77x = 975.33 × 434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.77x = 424,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,122.25/649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.73

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