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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.67, 896.49 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.67, 896.49 and 369.98 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.67 : 896.49 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.67/896.49 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.67x = 896.49 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.67x = 331,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,678.89/649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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