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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 895.68 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 895.68 and 636.08 is: 875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 895.68 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/895.68 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 895.68 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 569,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,724.13/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.85

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