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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 975.99 and 477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 975.99 and 477.45 is: 716.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 975.99 = 477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/975.99 = 477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 975.99 × 477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 465,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,988.22/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.53

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