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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 896.10 and 499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 896.10 and 499.03 is: 687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 896.10 = 499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/896.10 = 499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 896.10 × 499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 447,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,180.78/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.86

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