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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.55, 896.37 and 354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.55, 896.37 and 354.83 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.55 : 896.37 = 354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.55/896.37 = 354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.55x = 896.37 × 354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.55x = 318,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,054.49/649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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