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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 898 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 898 and 485.68 is: 670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 898 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/898 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 898 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 436,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,140.64/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.33

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