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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.23, 895.94 and 354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.23, 895.94 and 354.49 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.23 : 895.94 = 354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.23/895.94 = 354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.23x = 895.94 × 354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.23x = 317,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,601.77/649.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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