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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.48, 896.34 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.48, 896.34 and 397.40 is: 548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.48 : 896.34 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.48/896.34 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.48x = 896.34 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.48x = 356,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,205.52/649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.45

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