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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 897.54 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 897.54 and 475.84 is: 656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 897.54 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/897.54 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 897.54 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 427,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,085.43/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.97

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