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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.94, 897.64 and 493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.94, 897.64 and 493.34 is: 681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.94 : 897.64 = 493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.94/897.64 = 493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.94x = 897.64 × 493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.94x = 442,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,841.72/649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.36

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