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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 897.36 and 450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 897.36 and 450.99 is: 622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 897.36 = 450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/897.36 = 450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 897.36 × 450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 404,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,700.39/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.48

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