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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.17, 896.70 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.17, 896.70 and 463.60 is: 639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.17 : 896.70 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.17/896.70 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.17x = 896.70 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.17x = 415,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,710.12/650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.39

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