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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 899.88 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 899.88 and 453.14 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 899.88 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/899.88 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 899.88 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 407,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,771.62/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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