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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 975.32 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 975.32 and 452.15 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 975.32 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/975.32 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 975.32 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 440,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,983.80/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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