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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.88, 973.62 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.88, 973.62 and 406.52 is: 609.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.88 : 973.62 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.88/973.62 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.88x = 973.62 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.88x = 395,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,796.00/649.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.03

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