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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 974.43 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 974.43 and 376.03 is: 563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 974.43 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/974.43 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 974.43 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 366,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,414.91/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.18

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