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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 897.81 and 503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 897.81 and 503.27 is: 694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 897.81 = 503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/897.81 = 503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 897.81 × 503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 451,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,840.84/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.82

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