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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 899.32 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 899.32 and 455.44 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 899.32 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/899.32 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 899.32 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 409,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,586.30/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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