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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.25, 895.97 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.25, 895.97 and 354.52 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.25 : 895.97 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.25/895.97 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.25x = 895.97 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.25x = 317,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,638.63/649.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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