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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 898.04 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 898.04 and 374.75 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 898.04 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/898.04 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 898.04 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 336,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,540.49/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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