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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.90, 895.57 and 463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.90, 895.57 and 463.06 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.90 : 895.57 = 463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.90/895.57 = 463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.90x = 895.57 × 463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.90x = 414,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,702.64/649.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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