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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 976.14 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 976.14 and 560.46 is: 841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 976.14 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/976.14 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 976.14 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 547,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,087.42/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.23

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