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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.48, 896.22 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.48, 896.22 and 369.68 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.48 : 896.22 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.48/896.22 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.48x = 896.22 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.48x = 331,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,314.61/649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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