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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.96, 896.98 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.96, 896.98 and 373.96 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.96 : 896.98 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.96/896.98 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.96x = 896.98 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.96x = 335,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,434.64/649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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