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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 976.49 and 459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 976.49 and 459.45 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 976.49 = 459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/976.49 = 459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 976.49 × 459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 448,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,646.03/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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