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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.90, 977.85 and 615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.90, 977.85 and 615.93 is: 925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.90 : 977.85 = 615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.90/977.85 = 615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.90x = 977.85 × 615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.90x = 602,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,287.15/650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.32

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