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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.46, 896.21 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.46, 896.21 and 354.73 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.46 : 896.21 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.46/896.21 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.46x = 896.21 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.46x = 317,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,912.57/649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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