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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 897.75 and 454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 897.75 and 454.77 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 897.75 = 454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/897.75 = 454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 897.75 × 454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 408,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,269.77/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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