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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 972.56 and 628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 972.56 and 628.24 is: 938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 972.56 = 628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/972.56 = 628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 972.56 × 628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 611,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,001.09/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.67

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