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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.47, 1,303.53 and 649.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.47, 1,303.53 and 649.51 is: 896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.47 : 1,303.53 = 649.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.47/1,303.53 = 649.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.47x = 1,303.53 × 649.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.47x = 846,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,655.77/944.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.43

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