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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.83, 898.26 and 629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.83, 898.26 and 629.21 is: 868.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.83 : 898.26 = 629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.83/898.26 = 629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.83x = 898.26 × 629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.83x = 565,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,190.40/650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.41

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