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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 900.01 and 431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 900.01 and 431.25 is: 595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 900.01 = 431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/900.01 = 431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 900.01 × 431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 388,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,129.01/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.36

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