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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 897.80 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 897.80 and 441.62 is: 609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 897.80 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/897.80 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 897.80 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 396,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,486.44/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.66

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