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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 898.61 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 898.61 and 454.95 is: 627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 898.61 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/898.61 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 898.61 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 408,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,820.34/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.63

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