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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.54, 895.32 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.54, 895.32 and 452.25 is: 624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.54 : 895.32 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.54/895.32 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.54x = 895.32 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.54x = 404,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,908.47/648.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.34

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