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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.81, 896.72 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.81, 896.72 and 355.06 is: 489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.81 : 896.72 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.81/896.72 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.81x = 896.72 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.81x = 318,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,389.40/649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.97

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