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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 898.89 and 454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 898.89 and 454.94 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 898.89 = 454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/898.89 = 454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 898.89 × 454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 408,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,941.02/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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