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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.49, 896.31 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.49, 896.31 and 354.76 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.49 : 896.31 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.49/896.31 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.49x = 896.31 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.49x = 317,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,972.69/649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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