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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 898.56 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 898.56 and 454.86 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 898.56 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/898.56 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 898.56 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 408,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,719.00/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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