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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 897.45 and 453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 897.45 and 453.77 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 897.45 = 453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/897.45 = 453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 897.45 × 453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 407,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,231.40/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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