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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.27, 897.81 and 510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.27, 897.81 and 510.95 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.27 : 897.81 = 510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.27/897.81 = 510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.27x = 897.81 × 510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.27x = 458,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,736.02/650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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