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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.58, 899.04 and 455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.58, 899.04 and 455.74 is: 627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.58 : 899.04 = 455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.58/899.04 = 455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.58x = 899.04 × 455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.58x = 409,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,728.49/652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.86

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