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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.75, 896.52 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.75, 896.52 and 439.96 is: 607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.75 : 896.52 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.75/896.52 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.75x = 896.52 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.75x = 394,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,432.94/649.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.05

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