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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 896.87 and 463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 896.87 and 463.93 is: 639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 896.87 = 463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/896.87 = 463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 896.87 × 463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 416,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,083.82/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.90

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