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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.37, 895.53 and 507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.37, 895.53 and 507.59 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.37 : 895.53 = 507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.37/895.53 = 507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.37x = 895.53 × 507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.37x = 454,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,566.38/649.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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