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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 897.96 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 897.96 and 454.52 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 897.96 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/897.96 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 897.96 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 408,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,140.78/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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