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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 897.38 and 510.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 897.38 and 510.61 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 897.38 = 510.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/897.38 = 510.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 897.38 × 510.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 458,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,208.32/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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