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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.65, 896.53 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.65, 896.53 and 354.93 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.65 : 896.53 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.65/896.53 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.65x = 896.53 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.65x = 318,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,205.39/649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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