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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 975.71 and 612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 975.71 and 612.45 is: 918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 975.71 = 612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/975.71 = 612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 975.71 × 612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 597,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,570.53/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.60

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