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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.17, 895.81 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.17, 895.81 and 369.47 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.17 : 895.81 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.17/895.81 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.17x = 895.81 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.17x = 330,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,974.92/649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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