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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 976.32 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 976.32 and 601.02 is: 901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 976.32 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/976.32 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 976.32 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 586,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,787.85/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.90

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