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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 897.96 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 897.96 and 374.84 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 897.96 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/897.96 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 897.96 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 336,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,591.33/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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