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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 898.13 and 454.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 898.13 and 454.49 is: 627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 898.13 = 454.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/898.13 = 454.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 898.13 × 454.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 408,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,191.10/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.49

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