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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.66, 897.61 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.66, 897.61 and 374.50 is: 516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.66 : 897.61 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.66/897.61 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.66x = 897.61 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.66x = 336,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,154.95/650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.64

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