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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.24, 974.44 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.24, 974.44 and 573.04 is: 858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.24 : 974.44 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.24/974.44 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.24x = 974.44 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.24x = 558,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,393.10/650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.75

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