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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 974.55 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 974.55 and 376.43 is: 563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 974.55 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/974.55 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 974.55 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 366,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,844.98/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.67

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