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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.24, 976.17 and 647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.24, 976.17 and 647.28 is: 971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.24 : 976.17 = 647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.24/976.17 = 647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.24x = 976.17 × 647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.24x = 631,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,855.32/650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.73

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