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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.84, 975.12 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.84, 975.12 and 325.12 is: 487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.84 : 975.12 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.84/975.12 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.84x = 975.12 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.84x = 317,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,031.01/649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.86

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