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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 896.76 and 492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 896.76 and 492.88 is: 679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 896.76 = 492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/896.76 = 492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 896.76 × 492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 441,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,995.07/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.78

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