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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.87, 896.85 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.87, 896.85 and 370.12 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.87 : 896.85 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.87/896.85 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.87x = 896.85 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.87x = 331,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,942.12/649.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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