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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 897.70 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 897.70 and 370.71 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 897.70 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/897.70 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 897.70 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 332,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,782.68/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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