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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.58, 897.66 and 454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.58, 897.66 and 454.74 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.58 : 897.66 = 454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.58/897.66 = 454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.58x = 897.66 × 454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.58x = 408,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,201.91/651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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