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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.81, 896.58 and 397.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.81, 896.58 and 397.87 is: 548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.81 : 896.58 = 397.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.81/896.58 = 397.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.81x = 896.58 × 397.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.81x = 356,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,722.28/649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.96

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