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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.91, 896.91 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.91, 896.91 and 370.17 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.91 : 896.91 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.91/896.91 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.91x = 896.91 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.91x = 332,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,009.17/649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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