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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 897.57 and 453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 897.57 and 453.31 is: 625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 897.57 = 453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/897.57 = 453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 897.57 × 453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 406,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,877.46/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.83

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