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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.38, 975.22 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.38, 975.22 and 576.44 is: 864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.38 : 975.22 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.38/975.22 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.38x = 975.22 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.38x = 562,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,155.82/650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.35

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