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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 976.28 and 597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 976.28 and 597.18 is: 896.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 976.28 = 597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/976.28 = 597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 976.28 × 597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 583,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,011.90/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.06

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