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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 970.82 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 970.82 and 627.52 is: 936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 970.82 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/970.82 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 970.82 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 609,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,208.97/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.80

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