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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 897.30 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 897.30 and 475.68 is: 656.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 897.30 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/897.30 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 897.30 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 426,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,827.66/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.01

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