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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 897.64 and 502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 897.64 and 502.52 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 897.64 = 502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/897.64 = 502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 897.64 × 502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 451,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,082.05/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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