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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.57, 895.86 and 462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.57, 895.86 and 462.71 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.57 : 895.86 = 462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.57/895.86 = 462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.57x = 895.86 × 462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.57x = 414,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,525.62/649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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