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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.29, 897.97 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.29, 897.97 and 474.25 is: 654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.29 : 897.97 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.29/897.97 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.29x = 897.97 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.29x = 425,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,862.27/650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.88

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