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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 899.16 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 899.16 and 546.96 is: 755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 899.16 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/899.16 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 899.16 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 491,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,804.55/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.88

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