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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.39, 896.17 and 354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.39, 896.17 and 354.65 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.39 : 896.17 = 354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.39/896.17 = 354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.39x = 896.17 × 354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.39x = 317,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,826.69/649.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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