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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 897.37 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 897.37 and 450.88 is: 622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 897.37 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/897.37 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 897.37 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 404,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,606.19/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.13

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