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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.43, 895.68 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.43, 895.68 and 387.39 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.43 : 895.68 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.43/895.68 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.43x = 895.68 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.43x = 346,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,977.48/649.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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