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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.45, 975.87 and 581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.45, 975.87 and 581.54 is: 872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.45 : 975.87 = 581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.45/975.87 = 581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.45x = 975.87 × 581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.45x = 567,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,502.56/650.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.47

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