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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.59, 900.48 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.59, 900.48 and 453.48 is: 625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.59 : 900.48 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.59/900.48 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.59x = 900.48 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.59x = 408,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,353.06/652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.74

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