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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 897.35 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 897.35 and 464.09 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 897.35 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/897.35 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 897.35 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 416,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,451.08/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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