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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 898.14 and 455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 898.14 and 455.14 is: 628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 898.14 = 455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/898.14 = 455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 898.14 × 455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 408,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,779.44/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.29

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