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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 898.70 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 898.70 and 455.31 is: 627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 898.70 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/898.70 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 898.70 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 409,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,184.82/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.45

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