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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.90, 974.83 and 541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.90, 974.83 and 541.45 is: 812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.90 : 974.83 = 541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.90/974.83 = 541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.90x = 974.83 × 541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.90x = 527,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,821.70/649.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.16

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