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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 973.81 and 454.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 973.81 and 454.99 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 973.81 = 454.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/973.81 = 454.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 973.81 × 454.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 443,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,073.81/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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