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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.33, 896.02 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.33, 896.02 and 354.60 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.33 : 896.02 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.33/896.02 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.33x = 896.02 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.33x = 317,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,727.15/649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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