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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.11, 898.71 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.11, 898.71 and 454.68 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.11 : 898.71 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.11/898.71 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.11x = 898.71 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.11x = 408,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,625.46/651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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