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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 897.15 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 897.15 and 453.57 is: 625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 897.15 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/897.15 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 897.15 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 406,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,920.33/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.65

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