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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 974.79 and 505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 974.79 and 505.68 is: 757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 974.79 = 505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/974.79 = 505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 974.79 × 505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 492,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,931.81/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.58

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