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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.29, 897.71 and 492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.29, 897.71 and 492.95 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.29 : 897.71 = 492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.29/897.71 = 492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.29x = 897.71 × 492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.29x = 442,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,523.68/650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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