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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.40, 896.61 and 481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.40, 896.61 and 481.39 is: 664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.40 : 896.61 = 481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.40/896.61 = 481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.40x = 896.61 × 481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.40x = 431,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,616.85/649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.64

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