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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.94, 975.22 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.94, 975.22 and 390.03 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.94 : 975.22 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.94/975.22 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.94x = 975.22 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.94x = 380,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,363.11/649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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