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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 897.15 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 897.15 and 475.26 is: 655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 897.15 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/897.15 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 897.15 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 426,379.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,379.51/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.75

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