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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.05, 896 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.05, 896 and 383.40 is: 529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.05 : 896 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.05/896 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.05x = 896 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.05x = 343,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,526.40/649.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.28

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