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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 976.46 and 515.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 976.46 and 515.07 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 976.46 = 515.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/976.46 = 515.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 976.46 × 515.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 502,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,942.68/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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