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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 898.56 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 898.56 and 454.56 is: 627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 898.56 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/898.56 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 898.56 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 408,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,449.43/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.53

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