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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.62, 896.47 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.62, 896.47 and 354.90 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.62 : 896.47 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.62/896.47 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.62x = 896.47 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.62x = 318,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,159.68/649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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