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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.51, 896.30 and 354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.51, 896.30 and 354.77 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.51 : 896.30 = 354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.51/896.30 = 354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.51x = 896.30 × 354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.51x = 317,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,978.58/649.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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