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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 898.08 and 454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 898.08 and 454.73 is: 626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 898.08 = 454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/898.08 = 454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 898.08 × 454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 408,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,379.43/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.78

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