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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.02, 895.61 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.02, 895.61 and 354.28 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.02 : 895.61 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.02/895.61 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.02x = 895.61 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.02x = 317,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,295.36/649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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