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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.85, 897.32 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.85, 897.32 and 454.02 is: 625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.85 : 897.32 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.85/897.32 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.85x = 897.32 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.85x = 407,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,398.96/650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.95

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