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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.74, 897.18 and 473.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.74, 897.18 and 473.95 is: 653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.74 : 897.18 = 473.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.74/897.18 = 473.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.74x = 897.18 × 473.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.74x = 425,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,218.46/650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.44

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