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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 898.70 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 898.70 and 455.49 is: 627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 898.70 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/898.70 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 898.70 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 409,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,346.59/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.51

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