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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.05, 973.18 and 559.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.05, 973.18 and 559.33 is: 837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.05 : 973.18 = 559.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.05/973.18 = 559.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.05x = 973.18 × 559.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.05x = 544,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,321.11/650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.36

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