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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 972.97 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 972.97 and 606.75 is: 907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 972.97 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/972.97 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 972.97 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 590,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,349.55/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.95

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