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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 896.95 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 896.95 and 355.26 is: 490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 896.95 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/896.95 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 896.95 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 318,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,650.46/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.25

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