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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 897 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 897 and 461.44 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 897 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/897 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 897 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 413,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,911.68/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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