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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.78, 896.90 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.78, 896.90 and 453.36 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.78 : 896.90 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.78/896.90 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.78x = 896.90 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.78x = 406,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,618.58/649.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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