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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 975.46 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 975.46 and 376.80 is: 564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 975.46 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/975.46 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 975.46 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 367,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,553.33/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.75

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