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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 895.59 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 895.59 and 354.27 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 895.59 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/895.59 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 895.59 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 317,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,280.67/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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