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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.14, 895.82 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.14, 895.82 and 387.15 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.14 : 895.82 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.14/895.82 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.14x = 895.82 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.14x = 346,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,814.78/649.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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