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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.51, 896.34 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.51, 896.34 and 354.79 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.51 : 896.34 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.51/896.34 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.51x = 896.34 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.51x = 318,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,012.47/649.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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