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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 974.66 and 625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 974.66 and 625.21 is: 936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 974.66 = 625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/974.66 = 625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 974.66 × 625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 609,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,361.62/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.76

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