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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 898.86 and 475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 898.86 and 475.12 is: 656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 898.86 = 475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/898.86 = 475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 898.86 × 475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 427,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,066.36/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.94

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