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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 897.21 and 510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 897.21 and 510.80 is: 704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 897.21 = 510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/897.21 = 510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 897.21 × 510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 458,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,290.38/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.06

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