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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 899.46 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 899.46 and 455.52 is: 628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 899.46 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/899.46 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 899.46 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 409,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,722.02/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.33

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