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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.29, 896.03 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.29, 896.03 and 354.57 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.29 : 896.03 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.29/896.03 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.29x = 896.03 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.29x = 317,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,706.24/649.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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