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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.85, 896.79 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.85, 896.79 and 355.12 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.85 : 896.79 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.85/896.79 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.85x = 896.79 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.85x = 318,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,468.06/649.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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