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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.26, 895.71 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.26, 895.71 and 397.06 is: 547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.26 : 895.71 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.26/895.71 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.26x = 895.71 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.26x = 355,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,650.61/649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.78

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