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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.30, 896.04 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.30, 896.04 and 354.58 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.30 : 896.04 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.30/896.04 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.30x = 896.04 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.30x = 317,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,713.38/649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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