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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 971.67 and 602.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 971.67 and 602.75 is: 899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 971.67 = 602.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/971.67 = 602.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 971.67 × 602.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 585,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,674.09/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.75

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