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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 973.62 and 643.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 973.62 and 643.41 is: 962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 973.62 = 643.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/973.62 = 643.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 973.62 × 643.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 626,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,436.84/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.71

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