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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 976.56 and 477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 976.56 and 477.83 is: 717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 976.56 = 477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/976.56 = 477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 976.56 × 477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 466,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,627.28/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.10

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