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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 975.12 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 975.12 and 458.02 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 975.12 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/975.12 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 975.12 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 446,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,624.46/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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