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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 977.66 and 599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 977.66 and 599.48 is: 901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 977.66 = 599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/977.66 = 599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 977.66 × 599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 586,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,084.58/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.37

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