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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.75, 900.80 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.75, 900.80 and 445.75 is: 615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.75 : 900.80 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.75/900.80 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.75x = 900.80 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.75x = 401,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,531.60/652.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.14

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