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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 975.81 and 430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 975.81 and 430.18 is: 645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 975.81 = 430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/975.81 = 430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 975.81 × 430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 419,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,773.12/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.65

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