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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 976.32 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 976.32 and 434.16 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 976.32 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/976.32 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 976.32 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 423,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,879.09/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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