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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.94, 973.18 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.94, 973.18 and 455.16 is: 681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.94 : 973.18 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.94/973.18 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.94x = 973.18 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.94x = 442,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,956.83/649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.54

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