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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 971.57 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 971.57 and 628.02 is: 937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 971.57 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/971.57 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 971.57 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 610,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,165.39/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.55

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