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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897.38 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 897.38 and 495.04 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 897.38 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/897.38 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 897.38 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 444,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,239.00/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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