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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 974.41 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 974.41 and 608.68 is: 912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 974.41 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/974.41 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 974.41 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 593,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,107.00/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.20

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