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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 974.52 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 974.52 and 454.48 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 974.52 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/974.52 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 974.52 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 442,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,905.21/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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