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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 974.43 and 512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 974.43 and 512.67 is: 768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 974.43 = 512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/974.43 = 512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 974.43 × 512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 499,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,561.03/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.22

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