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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 974.37 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 974.37 and 457.52 is: 685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 974.37 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/974.37 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 974.37 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 445,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,793.76/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.52

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