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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 974.16 and 617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 974.16 and 617.46 is: 925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 974.16 = 617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/974.16 = 617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 974.16 × 617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 601,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,501.18/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.49

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