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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.87, 896.81 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.87, 896.81 and 355.14 is: 490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.87 : 896.81 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.87/896.81 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.87x = 896.81 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.87x = 318,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,491.33/649.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.09

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