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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.94, 896.47 and 628.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.94, 896.47 and 628.54 is: 866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.94 : 896.47 = 628.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.94/896.47 = 628.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.94x = 896.47 × 628.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.94x = 563,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,463.44/649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.95

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