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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.91, 973.13 and 417.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.91, 973.13 and 417.53 is: 625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.91 : 973.13 = 417.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.91/973.13 = 417.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.91x = 973.13 × 417.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.91x = 406,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,304.02/649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.17

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