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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 896.50 and 463.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 896.50 and 463.55 is: 638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 896.50 = 463.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/896.50 = 463.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 896.50 × 463.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 415,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,566.93/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.77

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