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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.85, 973.27 and 503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.85, 973.27 and 503.13 is: 753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.85 : 973.27 = 503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.85/973.27 = 503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.85x = 973.27 × 503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.85x = 489,680.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,680.39/649.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.52

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