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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.37, 896.11 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.37, 896.11 and 354.62 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.37 : 896.11 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.37/896.11 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.37x = 896.11 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.37x = 317,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,779.88/649.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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