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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 898.52 and 527.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 898.52 and 527.48 is: 728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 898.52 = 527.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/898.52 = 527.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 898.52 × 527.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 473,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,951.33/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.48

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