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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.14, 896.23 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.14, 896.23 and 475.26 is: 656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.14 : 896.23 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.14/896.23 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.14x = 896.23 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.14x = 425,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,942.27/649.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.16

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