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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 974.49 and 634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 974.49 and 634.21 is: 950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 974.49 = 634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/974.49 = 634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 974.49 × 634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 618,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,031.30/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.38

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