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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 898.05 and 484.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 898.05 and 484.57 is: 668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 898.05 = 484.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/898.05 = 484.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 898.05 × 484.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 435,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,168.09/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.75

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