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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.36, 896.70 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.36, 896.70 and 604 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.36 : 896.70 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.36/896.70 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.36x = 896.70 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.36x = 541,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,606.80/649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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