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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 974.43 and 454.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 974.43 and 454.42 is: 681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 974.43 = 454.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/974.43 = 454.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 974.43 × 454.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 442,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,801.70/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.25

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