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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 898.31 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 898.31 and 474.50 is: 655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 898.31 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/898.31 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 898.31 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 426,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,251.53/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.22

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