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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 975 and 434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 975 and 434.14 is: 651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 975 = 434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/975 = 434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 975 × 434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 423,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,286.50/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.21

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