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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 973.74 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 973.74 and 455.54 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 973.74 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/973.74 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 973.74 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 443,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,572.65/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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