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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 900.56 and 451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 900.56 and 451.11 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 900.56 = 451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/900.56 = 451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 900.56 × 451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 406,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,252.32/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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