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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.82, 975.20 and 487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.82, 975.20 and 487.94 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.82 : 975.20 = 487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.82/975.20 = 487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.82x = 975.20 × 487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.82x = 475,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,839.09/649.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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