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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.18, 899.58 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.18, 899.58 and 455.44 is: 628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.18 : 899.58 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.18/899.58 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.18x = 899.58 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.18x = 409,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,704.72/652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.21

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