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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 975.49 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 975.49 and 455.93 is: 683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 975.49 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/975.49 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 975.49 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 444,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,755.36/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.41

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