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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897.72 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 897.72 and 442.64 is: 611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 897.72 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/897.72 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 897.72 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 397,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,366.78/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.33

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