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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.23, 895.91 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.23, 895.91 and 354.50 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.23 : 895.91 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.23/895.91 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.23x = 895.91 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.23x = 317,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,593.84/649.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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