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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 897 and 374 is: 516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 897 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/897 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 897 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 335,478
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,478/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.12

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