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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.11, 895.78 and 354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.11, 895.78 and 354.37 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.11 : 895.78 = 354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.11/895.78 = 354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.11x = 895.78 × 354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.11x = 317,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,435.79/649.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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