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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 898.36 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 898.36 and 374.96 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 898.36 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/898.36 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 898.36 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 336,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,849.07/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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