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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.86, 976.12 and 632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.86, 976.12 and 632.55 is: 950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.86 : 976.12 = 632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.86/976.12 = 632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.86x = 976.12 × 632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.86x = 617,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,444.34/649.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.11

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