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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.38, 897.74 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.38, 897.74 and 617.32 is: 852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.38 : 897.74 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.38/897.74 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.38x = 897.74 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.38x = 554,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,192.86/650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.11

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