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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.85, 975.07 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.85, 975.07 and 376.17 is: 564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.85 : 975.07 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.85/975.07 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.85x = 975.07 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.85x = 366,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,787.21/649.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.42

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