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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 899.12 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 899.12 and 602.24 is: 831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 899.12 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/899.12 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 899.12 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 541,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,486.03/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.93

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