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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.39, 900.47 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.39, 900.47 and 453.24 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.39 : 900.47 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.39/900.47 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.39x = 900.47 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.39x = 408,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,129.02/652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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