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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.48, 896.58 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.48, 896.58 and 383.84 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.48 : 896.58 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.48/896.58 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.48x = 896.58 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.48x = 344,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,138.78/649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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