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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 977.70 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 977.70 and 544.60 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 977.70 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/977.70 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 977.70 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 532,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,455.42/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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