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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.59, 896.40 and 425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.59, 896.40 and 425.61 is: 587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.59 : 896.40 = 425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.59/896.40 = 425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.59x = 896.40 × 425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.59x = 381,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,516.80/649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.32

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