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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 897.75 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 897.75 and 473.49 is: 653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 897.75 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/897.75 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 897.75 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 425,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,075.65/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.08

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