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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 973.62 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 973.62 and 643.68 is: 963.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 973.62 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/973.62 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 973.62 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 626,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,699.72/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.92

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