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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.48, 896.26 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.48, 896.26 and 354.74 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.48 : 896.26 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.48/896.26 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.48x = 896.26 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.48x = 317,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,939.27/649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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