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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 898.05 and 621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 898.05 and 621.52 is: 857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 898.05 = 621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/898.05 = 621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 898.05 × 621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 558,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,156.04/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.80

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