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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 898.20 and 454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 898.20 and 454.31 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 898.20 = 454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/898.20 = 454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 898.20 × 454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 408,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,056.75/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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