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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.81, 896.64 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.81, 896.64 and 369.95 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.81 : 896.64 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.81/896.64 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.81x = 896.64 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.81x = 331,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,711.97/649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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