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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.59, 898.14 and 441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.59, 898.14 and 441.87 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.59 : 898.14 = 441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.59/898.14 = 441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.59x = 898.14 × 441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.59x = 396,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,856.63/650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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