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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.83, 896.61 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.83, 896.61 and 369.98 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.83 : 896.61 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.83/896.61 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.83x = 896.61 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.83x = 331,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,723.28/649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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