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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 896.99 and 472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 896.99 and 472.75 is: 652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 896.99 = 472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/896.99 = 472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 896.99 × 472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 424,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,053.02/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.21

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