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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.78, 974.63 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.78, 974.63 and 265.02 is: 397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.78 : 974.63 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.78/974.63 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.78x = 974.63 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.78x = 258,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,296.44/649.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.51

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