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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.81, 973.35 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.81, 973.35 and 540.46 is: 809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.81 : 973.35 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.81/973.35 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.81x = 973.35 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.81x = 526,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,056.74/649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.55

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