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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.96, 975.85 and 620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.96, 975.85 and 620.60 is: 931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.96 : 975.85 = 620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.96/975.85 = 620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.96x = 975.85 × 620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.96x = 605,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,606.08/649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.76

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