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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 896.16 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 896.16 and 474.84 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 896.16 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/896.16 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 896.16 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 425,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,532.61/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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