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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.88, 899.94 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.88, 899.94 and 455.56 is: 628.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.88 : 899.94 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.88/899.94 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.88x = 899.94 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.88x = 409,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,976.67/651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.91

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