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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.29, 895.98 and 354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.29, 895.98 and 354.55 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.29 : 895.98 = 354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.29/895.98 = 354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.29x = 895.98 × 354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.29x = 317,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,669.71/649.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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