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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 898.34 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 898.34 and 482.64 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 898.34 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/898.34 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 898.34 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 433,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,572.40/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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