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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 900.90 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 900.90 and 453.87 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 900.90 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/900.90 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 900.90 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 408,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,891.48/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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