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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 897.35 and 484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 897.35 and 484.89 is: 669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 897.35 = 484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/897.35 = 484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 897.35 × 484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 435,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,110.25/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.17

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