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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 897.02 and 484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 897.02 and 484.95 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 897.02 = 484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/897.02 = 484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 897.02 × 484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 435,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,009.85/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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