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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.86, 900.56 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.86, 900.56 and 445.50 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.86 : 900.56 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.86/900.56 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.86x = 900.56 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.86x = 401,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,199.48/652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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