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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 899.76 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 899.76 and 419.44 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 899.76 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/899.76 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 899.76 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 377,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,395.33/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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