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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 898.01 and 454.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 898.01 and 454.99 is: 626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 898.01 = 454.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/898.01 = 454.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 898.01 × 454.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 408,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,583.29/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.82

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