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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 976.68 and 552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 976.68 and 552.70 is: 830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 976.68 = 552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/976.68 = 552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 976.68 × 552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 539,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,808.59/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.20

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