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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 974.58 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 974.58 and 506.44 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 974.58 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/974.58 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 974.58 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 493,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,566.30/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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