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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 896.76 and 502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 896.76 and 502.65 is: 693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 896.76 = 502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/896.76 = 502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 896.76 × 502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 450,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,756.41/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.11

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