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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 897.93 and 518.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 897.93 and 518.31 is: 715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 897.93 = 518.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/897.93 = 518.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 897.93 × 518.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 465,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,406.10/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.24

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