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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 898.80 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 898.80 and 455.52 is: 628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 898.80 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/898.80 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 898.80 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 409,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,421.38/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.10

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