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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.17, 895.90 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.17, 895.90 and 492.28 is: 679.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.17 : 895.90 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.17/895.90 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.17x = 895.90 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.17x = 441,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,033.65/649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.38

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