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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.73, 895.34 and 462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.73, 895.34 and 462.69 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.73 : 895.34 = 462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.73/895.34 = 462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.73x = 895.34 × 462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.73x = 414,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,264.86/649.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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