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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 897.36 and 621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 897.36 and 621.02 is: 857.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 897.36 = 621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/897.36 = 621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 897.36 × 621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 557,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,278.51/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.11

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