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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 975.12 and 476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 975.12 and 476.92 is: 715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 975.12 = 476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/975.12 = 476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 975.12 × 476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 465,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,054.23/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.38

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