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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 896.30 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 896.30 and 354.79 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 896.30 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/896.30 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 896.30 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 317,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,998.28/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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