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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.58, 896.62 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.58, 896.62 and 439.60 is: 606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.58 : 896.62 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.58/896.62 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.58x = 896.62 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.58x = 394,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,154.15/649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.78

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