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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 896.75 and 473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 896.75 and 473.42 is: 652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 896.75 = 473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/896.75 = 473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 896.75 × 473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 424,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,537.18/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.70

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