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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.12, 895.81 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.12, 895.81 and 354.40 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.12 : 895.81 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.12/895.81 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.12x = 895.81 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.12x = 317,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,471.94/649.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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