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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 897.80 and 473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 897.80 and 473.79 is: 654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 897.80 = 473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/897.80 = 473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 897.80 × 473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 425,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,366.29/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.37

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