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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 900.02 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 900.02 and 453.04 is: 625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 900.02 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/900.02 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 900.02 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 407,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,745.06/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.45

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