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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 895.68 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 895.68 and 503.01 is: 692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 895.68 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/895.68 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 895.68 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 450,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,536.00/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.48

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