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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 977.79 and 626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 977.79 and 626.38 is: 941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 977.79 = 626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/977.79 = 626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 977.79 × 626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 612,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,468.10/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.36

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