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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 898.49 and 519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 898.49 and 519.62 is: 717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 898.49 = 519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/898.49 = 519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 898.49 × 519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 466,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,870.18/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.34

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