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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 898.63 and 627.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 898.63 and 627.01 is: 866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 898.63 = 627.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/898.63 = 627.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 898.63 × 627.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 563,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,446.18/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.36

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