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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 973.08 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 973.08 and 458.64 is: 686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 973.08 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/973.08 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 973.08 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 446,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,293.41/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.44

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