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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 899.80 and 455.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 899.80 and 455.86 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 899.80 = 455.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/899.80 = 455.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 899.80 × 455.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 410,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,182.83/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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