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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.59, 895.25 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.59, 895.25 and 452.16 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.59 : 895.25 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.59/895.25 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.59x = 895.25 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.59x = 404,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,798.39/648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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