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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.54, 896.34 and 354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.54, 896.34 and 354.80 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.54 : 896.34 = 354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.54/896.34 = 354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.54x = 896.34 × 354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.54x = 318,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,021.43/649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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