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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 898.32 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 898.32 and 503.02 is: 694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 898.32 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/898.32 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 898.32 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 451,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,872.93/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.42

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