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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 897.84 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 897.84 and 454.95 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 897.84 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/897.84 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 897.84 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 408,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,472.31/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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