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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.24, 895.93 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.24, 895.93 and 354.50 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.24 : 895.93 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.24/895.93 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.24x = 895.93 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.24x = 317,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,607.19/649.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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