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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 897.50 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 897.50 and 453.80 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 897.50 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/897.50 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 897.50 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 407,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,285.50/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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