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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.84, 896.81 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.84, 896.81 and 370.08 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.84 : 896.81 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.84/896.81 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.84x = 896.81 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.84x = 331,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,891.44/649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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