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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.79, 896.15 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.79, 896.15 and 508.04 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.79 : 896.15 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.79/896.15 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.79x = 896.15 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.79x = 455,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,273.03/649.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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