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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.74, 896.60 and 355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.74, 896.60 and 355.01 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.74 : 896.60 = 355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.74/896.60 = 355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.74x = 896.60 × 355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.74x = 318,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,298.37/649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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