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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 896.56 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 896.56 and 482.20 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 896.56 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/896.56 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 896.56 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 432,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,321.23/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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