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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 975.72 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 975.72 and 459.20 is: 688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 975.72 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/975.72 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 975.72 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 448,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,050.62/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.93

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