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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 896.70 and 473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 896.70 and 473.13 is: 652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 896.70 = 473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/896.70 = 473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 896.70 × 473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 424,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,255.67/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.57

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