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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 895.75 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 895.75 and 354.35 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 895.75 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/895.75 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 895.75 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 317,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,410.37/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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