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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.83, 896.36 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.83, 896.36 and 453.27 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.83 : 896.36 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.83/896.36 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.83x = 896.36 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.83x = 406,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,290.83/649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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