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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 898.92 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 898.92 and 455.28 is: 627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 898.92 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/898.92 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 898.92 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 409,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,260.30/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.97

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