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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 898.32 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 898.32 and 454.96 is: 626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 898.32 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/898.32 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 898.32 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 408,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,699.67/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.84

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