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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.34, 896.12 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.34, 896.12 and 354.61 is: 489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.34 : 896.12 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.34/896.12 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.34x = 896.12 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.34x = 317,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,774.10/649.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.38

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