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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 975.60 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 975.60 and 506.70 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 975.60 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/975.60 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 975.60 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 494,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,336.52/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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