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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.94, 896.90 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.94, 896.90 and 355.19 is: 490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.94 : 896.90 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.94/896.90 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.94x = 896.90 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.94x = 318,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,570.38/649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.16

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