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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.17, 895.83 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.17, 895.83 and 354.44 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.17 : 895.83 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.17/895.83 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.17x = 895.83 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.17x = 317,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,513.51/649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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