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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 975.11 and 487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 975.11 and 487.71 is: 731.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 975.11 = 487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/975.11 = 487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 975.11 × 487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 475,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,568.46/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.06

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