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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 977.22 and 514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 977.22 and 514.48 is: 772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 977.22 = 514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/977.22 = 514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 977.22 × 514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 502,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,760.15/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.31

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