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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.41, 897.57 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.41, 897.57 and 370.64 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.41 : 897.57 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.41/897.57 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.41x = 897.57 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.41x = 332,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,675.34/650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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