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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 896.04 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 896.04 and 631.44 is: 870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 896.04 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/896.04 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 896.04 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 565,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,795.50/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.24

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