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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 897.94 and 370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 897.94 and 370.79 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 897.94 = 370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/897.94 = 370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 897.94 × 370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 332,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,946.51/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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